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Vehicle and train crash in the Cariboo claims a life

The Williams Lake RCMP was called to a report of a crash on Tuesday night (6pm).

Corporal Madonna Saunderson told Vista Radio a Nissan Versa had collided with a CN Rail Train at a marked crossing.

The vehicle, that was southbound on the Soda Creek Town Site Road crossed a controlled rail crossing and collided with an eastbound train.

Saunderson said the collision caused the vehicle to roll and the driver was ejected.

Sadly, the driver, a Williams Lake resident did not survive.

Police said the train consisted of 29 rail cars including three engines and no derailment took place.

CN Police have been notified and are assisting with the investigation.

The area was closed for almost four hours but has since been reopened to all traffic.

BC Coroners Service, who has conduct of the investigation are conducting a parallel investigation to determine the cause of death.

The RCMP and BC Coroners Service have no further information at this time.

with files from Pat Matthews, My Cariboo Now

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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